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1202 S 11th Ave, Unit 1202

1202 S 11th Ave
WausauWI54401

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Merrill, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Merrill Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Merrill, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Diamonds Edge in the Downtown Wausau neighborhood priced from $645. The 4111 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $675. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Merrill apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Diamonds Edge1 bd Upper1BR,1BA$645
The 4111EfficiencyStudio,1BA$675
Wausau Columns Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$720

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merrill, WI and Nearby

As of July 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Merrill area is the $1.03 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Townhouse Model at Whispering Pines in the starting from $1,335. The second greatest value Merrill apartment is the 2BR/1.5BA Model at Water's Edge Apartments starting at $1,025 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the Downtown Wausau neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Merrill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Whispering Pines3 Bedroom Townhouse3BR,2BA$1.03
Water's Edge Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.08
Trolley Quarter Flats1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.97
The Lofts At City HallTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.20
Woodfield Circle Apartments2 Bedroom Upper2BR,1BA$1.34
Towering Pines1BD1BA - U1BR,1BA$1.40
Ross Avenue ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.18
Sherman Oaks Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath (C Style)1BR,1BA$1.41
Diamonds Edge1 bd Upper1BR,1BA$1.06
Wausau Columns Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.26

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Frequently Asked Questions about Merrill

What type of rentals are currently available in Merrill?

There are currently 63 Apartments for Rent in Merrill, WI with pricing that ranges from $505 to $3,555. There are also 29 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Merrill ranging from $895 to $2,250.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Merrill?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Merrill ranges from $895 to $2,250 with an average monthly rent of $1,414.

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